Can hypnotherapy for stress relief really work? Well yes of course it can. We all experience stress at one time or another. Sometimes stress is the result of major changes in our lives. Such as redundancy, debts, wayward offspring, marriage or even moving home.

At other times stress can be more chronic in nature, meaning that the effects can be long lasting, having been initiated years ago. How many times have you had an unpleasant incident? The initial incident happens once, but every time you think about it, its happening all over again, and if you tell someone about it, its happening all over again! So by the end of the week, you may have experienced or relived the same incident hundreds of times! Is it any wonder your stressed over it? And yet it happened only once!(An estimated 75 percent to 90 percent of all doctor visits are for stress-related issues. )Can

Hypnotherapy for stress relief

Uncontrolled, it can lead to raised blood pressure, chest pains, headaches, insomnia and irritable bowel syndrome and many other symptoms. Stress also becomes harmful when people use alcohol, smoking and or drugs to try and relieve their feelings.

From the first puff of smoke, your blood pressure goes up by 20% and you have released adrenaline. (Smoking does not relax you!)Alcohol is a depressive substance, so if you are feeling down, this is not going to help anyone.Drugs recreational or prescribed only treat the symptom and not the cause, and their effect is temporary.

The six leading causes of death in the western world are either caused or exacerbated by stress.

coronary artery disease

cancer

respiratory disorders

accidental injuries

cirrhosis of the liver

and suicide

Other conditions affected by stress

multiple sclerosis

diabetes

herpes

mental health

alcoholism

drug abuse

family discord

violence.

What are the Signs and Symptoms of Stress?

Emotional symptoms of stress include:

Agitation

Frustrated

Moody

Overwhelmed

Racing Thoughts

Difficulty relaxing

Low self-esteem

Lonely

Worthless

Depressed

Self-imposed Isolation

Physical symptoms of stress include:

Low energy

Headaches

Tense muscles

Diarrhea

Rapid Heartbeat

Constipation

Loss of Libido (sex drive or interest)

Nausea

Chest Pains

Insomnia

Frequent colds and flus

Nervousness

Cold and or sweaty hands and feet

Dry Mouth and difficulty swallowing

Clenched jaw and grinding teeth

Cognitive symptoms of stress include:

Constant worry

Racing thoughts

Forgetfulness

Lack of focus

Poor judgement

Pessimistic view on life

Behavioural symptoms of stress include:

Eating too much or not enough

Procrastinating

Increased use of drugs (prescribed or recreational) alcohol, or cigarettes

Exhibiting more nervous behaviours, such as nail-biting, fidgeting, and pacing

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